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Mt Pilatus, Lucerne

4.8

Must see · Wildlife Area · Ski Area

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For panoramic views of Lucerne and the surrounding region, take the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the top of Mt Pilatus. During medieval times locals believed that a dragon lived at the summit of this soaring massif; several 17th-century accounts tell of a winged creature flying between the mount's caves. Today the towering mountain draws visitors with its walking trails, which range from extremely steep and challenging scrambles for serious adrenaline junkies, to easy hikes for everyone else. On clear days the hiking paths offer views that stretch as far as the Black Forest in southwestern Germany. You can also reach the summit by riding the aerial cableway or the panorama gondola, departing from the town of Kriens. The cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm only operates from mid-May till mid-November. The cable-car and gondola from Kriens up to Pilatus operates also in winter. Put Mt Pilatus on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Lucerne travel route builder app.

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Tours to Mt Pilatus

FROM £128 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne

4.5

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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FROM £156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Zurich Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Zurich

4.6

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

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FROM £102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and Lake Lucerne Cruise from Lucerne Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and Lake Lucerne Cruise from Lucerne

4.7

Duration: 4 to 6 hours

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FROM £58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Return Ticket from Kriens or Alpnachstad Mount Pilatus Return Ticket from Kriens or Alpnachstad

4.7

Duration: 3 to 6 hours

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FROM £197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Paragliding Tandemflight Lucerne - Engelberg Paragliding Tandemflight Lucerne - Engelberg

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM £86 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and train from Lucerne Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and train from Lucerne

4.4

Duration: 3 to 6 hours

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FROM £156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Winter Day Trip from Zurich Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Winter Day Trip from Zurich

4.5

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

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FROM £212 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip incl. Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Luzern Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip incl. Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Luzern

4.4

Duration: 6 to 7 hours

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FROM £359 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Lucerne Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Lucerne

4.7

Duration: 6 to 7 hours

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FROM £205 BOOK WITH VIATOR Paragliding Tandem in Switzerland Paragliding Tandem in Switzerland

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM £502 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis 2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis

3.7

Duration: 2 days

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FROM £292 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip incl. Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Basel Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip incl. Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Basel

4.9

Duration: 7 to 9 hours

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4.8

By drowningdolly

Don’t hesitate to spend the money on the golden ticket. After three weeks traveling throughout Europe, this was one of our top highlights. We went up first thing in the morning and had great views...

Don’t hesitate to spend the money on the golden ticket. After three weeks traveling throughout Europe, this was one of our top highlights. We went up first thing in the morning and had great views... more »
By mhershey

We had a great day on Pilatus. We rode the bus #1 to Kriens, where we boarded a gondola to Frakmuntegg. There, we walked a bit to the Toboggan (alpine roller coaster, 9 euros per ride), which was...

We had a great day on Pilatus. We rode the bus #1 to Kriens, where we boarded a gondola to Frakmuntegg. There, we walked a bit to the Toboggan (alpine roller coaster, 9 euros per ride), which was... more »
By jamt501

BREATHTAKING VIEWS!! We had a great Sunday trip, totally enjoyed the mountains fresh air!!!! beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

BREATHTAKING VIEWS!! We had a great Sunday trip, totally enjoyed the mountains fresh air!!!! beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! more »

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By Taavishe Gupta

Don't miss this if you are traveling to Lucerne!

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By Rob Archbold

Amazing experience, gold pass round trip is overly priced comparing to similar mountain experiences

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By Bjp Nayem

My Dream place ❤️

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By Mya A

Awesome place. Go up with train and go down with cabins and stop in the park.

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By Widdleton

Amazing and the pictures do not even come close.

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